The History of Lawrencetown Beach

Part of Canada's Ocean Playground

Lawrencetown Prior to the 18th Century

The History of Lawrencetown Beach

The Mi’Kmaq people lived in the Lawrencetown area for about 10,000 years. They called the area between
Halifax and Guysborough Tabooesinkajeth. This means two small streams flowing through the sand.
They named Porter’s Lake Amagunchech, meaning the Little Windy Place.